Nur Kitchen, which closed in early December after opening in 2020, is reopening! The restaurant, located at 7130 Buford Highway in Doraville, plans to reopen soon as a kosher certified establishment. Nur made the announcement Sunday via their official Facebook page. The restaurant will operate under the supervision of the AKC (Atlanta Kosher Commission).
According to the post, the new Nur will feature:
"Authentic food, lovely music, and a cozy place with an amazing atmosphere that reminds of home."
The new restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will offer "the best shawarma in town." The Nur will celebrate Shabbat every Friday from 12-4pm, with schnitzels in homemade buns after which it will close until sundown Saturday in keeping with kosher requirements.
The move to kosher makes a lot of sense when you consider there are plenty of Mediterranean restaurants in metro Atlanta but far fewer with a kosher menu.
Toco Grill, Formaggio Mio and Chai Peking are all located in Toco Hills while Fuego Mundo is located just off I-285 in Sandy Springs. Tip Top Kosher market is located in nearby Dunwoody but is more a market than a restaurant although it does serve food.
Pita Grille, which served a similar Mediterranean menu to Nur, was popular in Chastain Park despite its subpar location, but ultimately closed in 2020 in the early months of the pandemic.
Are you excited for the return of Nur Kitchen? What is your favorite kosher restaurant in Atlanta? Who do you think makes the best shawarma in Atlanta?
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